The Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site Management Plan Developing and Implementing the Action Plan The table below sets out a number of actions that could address the issues and opportunities identified in the draft Plan. A number are dependent upon identifying additional resources and reflect short, medium and long term aspirations. Views are sought on the actions, their priority and any omissions to inform the final Action Plan. PART D Action Plan: Implementing, Monitoring and Reviewing the Management Plan 8.0 The Action Plan Key S = Short term 1-2 years M = Medium term 3-4 years L = Long term 5 years+ O = On-going TWC = Telford & Wrekin Council IGMT = Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust SGCT = Severn Gorge Countryside Trust EA = Environment Agency SC = Shropshire Council HE = Historic England EH = English Heritage GWC = Green Wood Centre MTC = Madeley Town Council GPC = Gorge Parish Council IBCT = Ironbridge Coracle Trust WH:UK = World Heritage:UK SWT = Shropshire Wildlife Trust SHRA = Sutton Hill Residents Association STROWP = South Telford Rights of Way Project 71 The Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site Management Plan 8.1 Conservation of Historic fabric AGENCIES TIMESCALE PROJECT DESCRIPTION TWC/SC IGMT/SGCT HE/DCMS TWC IGMT IGMT IGMT/SWT/ TWC/SHRA IGMT IGMT TWC TWC/HE/ EH/IGMT EH EH TWC/MTC SGCT TWC/MTC TWC/SC TWC TWC/SC TWC/SC SC TWC O M M M M O S L L M S S L M O M M O S M M Buildings and Monuments survey - identify buildings and monuments at risk or in need of repair/improvement. Review Designation of historic buildings and monuments. Consider scope to repair and restore retaining walls prioritising within available resources. Blists Hill - conservation of Brick and Tile Factory. Blists Hill - conservation and restoration of Hay Inclined Plane. Blists Hill and Legges Way - defoliation, repair and restoration of Shropshire Canal. Work is underway by TWC engineers to test part of the canal for contaminants. Bedlam Furnaces - restoration and cover building, creating an improved attraction and securing the long-term conservation of the monument. Redevelopment of Coalbrookdale historic site including conservation and restoration to the Old Furnace. Blists Hill - restoration of Lee Dingle Bridge - dependent upon securing external funding. Bridge Environs - production and implementation of a Conservation and Enhancement Plan for the Iron Bridge and surroundings including the Square and Wharfage. Ironbridge - formulate an improved programme of repair and routine maintenance for the Iron Bridge. Ironbridge - publish the results of the 2014 survey of the Iron Bridge. Madeley - restoration of Bagguley’s Wind - dependent upon securing external funding. Repair and conserve Maws Wall Salthouses. Madeley - Restoration of Russell Square and the war memorial. Production of SPD to include update of Character Appraisal and guidance on alterations and extension. Produce an SPD to address information for residents including details on solar panels and planning guidance as well as establish agreed standards for street furniture, signing, floor-scape, etc., refreshing the public realm design guide. Progressive upgrading of street furniture and paving subject to resources and funding. Establish a code of practice for the installation and repair of service, utilities etc. Identify development briefs for key development sites. Investigate alternative and more effective flood prevention scheme for the WHS and regular review of Disaster Plan. 72 The Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site Management Plan 8.2 Traffic and Parking AGENCIES TIMESCALE PROJECT DESCRIPTION TWC/SC TWC/GPC TWC TWC/SC TWC/SC/ SGCT/MTC GPC TWC TWC/SC T WC/SC TWC/MTC TWC/SC + other interested parties GPC/MTC/ IGMT/SGCT TWC/SC/ IGMT S S S M O M O S O S O M Review how to work more collaboratively with the Police to address illegal parking, but also speeding and illegal use of access only roads. Review of traffic arrangements in central Ironbridge. Review of the Park and Ride scheme. Survey of residents parking provision within the WHS. Improvements and additions to the network of paths, cycle-ways and bridleways. Review of access provision and strategy for improvement subject to resources being available. Ensure that the Local Transport Plan reflects needs of the WHS. Review of public transport service serving the WHS with a view to enhancement. Review of an introduction of a 20mph ROW in Madeley Centre. Investigate the potential of a sustainable rail connection available to the public. Support the further development of the Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival and explore opportunities for other similar initiatives. Prepare and implement a programme for directional signing to and within the WHS, including improvement of signage to car parks subject to resources. 8.3 Land Stability AGENCIES TIMESCALE PROJECT DESCRIPTION TWC TWC TWC TWC M S M O Develop a strategy and indicators for monitoring change within the WHS. Seek funding for the next phase of stabilisation works. Implement programme of measures to slow land movement and repair damaged infrastructure subject to funding being secured. Monitoring programme for known landslip sites. 73 The Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site Management Plan IGMT/TWC/ SC/HE TWC/IGMT/ SC/HE TWC/IGMT IGMT/TWC/ HE All Partners TWC/SC/ SGCT TWC/SC EH/HE/ TWC IGMT/HE IGMT/SGCT TWC/IGMT HE IGMT IGMT SGCT/SC/ IGMT/T&W SGCT/ IGMT IGMT IGMT IGMT TWC/IGMT/ SGCT O O O O O S S M M O L M O S M O O O S Develop a co-ordinated marketing strategy for the WHS linked to the Destination Management Plan for Telford & Wrekin 2014 - 2017 working with Telford Tourism Partnership and private and public stakeholders. Participate actively in appropriate regional, national and international networks. Participate as an Anchor Point in the ERIH. Review of visitor information provision, including physical visitor information points and Visitor Information Centres, and review digital visitor information provision in the Gorge considering future visitor demographics and cultures. Develop networks with other WHS nationally and internationally to ensure on-going development and improvement of Ironbridge Gorge WHS. Encourage partners to embrace the principles of sustainability within their strategies and policies relating to the WHS. Develop awareness and acceptance of the principles of sustainable tourism amongst local organisations and businesses and to encourage a more collaborative relationship. Ironbridge – pursue a lighting scheme for the Iron Bridge. Programme of interpretive panels at monuments. Publication of comprehensive well illustrated guides to the WHS. STROWP offers guided walks at Blists Hill and The Lloyds. Redevelopment of Coalbrookdale site including Enginuity and Long Warehouse. Coalbrookdale Works - joint venture between Aga Rayburn and IGMT. Continue to develop a comprehensive website about the collections and monuments and their landscape setting. Undertake further work on character assessment (ref archaeological, historical and environmental values). Update the Archaeological survey and archiving of data on GIS. Archaeological recording projects - Coalbrookdale Ironworks, water courses, Jackfield Tile Factory, Coalport wharves. Historical research projects into early industries including china factories, ironmasters, social history, etc. Fostering of historic industrial processes such as ironworking at Blists Hill, china making at Coalport and tile making at Jackfield. Exploit the use of mobile technology to provide accessible information about the local landscape, its cultural history and natural environment. 8.4 Tourism and Visitor Management AGENCIES TIMESCALE PROJECT DESCRIPTION 74 The Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site Management Plan SGCT/MTC/ TWC/GPC SGCT TWC/MTC SGCT SGCT TWC/SGCT/ EA TWC/SC SGCT EA O O O O O M S M S Continue to implement a strategy for the management and promotion of woodlands and open space within the WHS. MTC/TWC currently operate a Parish Environmental Team (PET) that is involved in responsive maintenance & projects such as litter picking, leaf fall clearance, repairs to street furniture, conservation and improvements to landscaped areas, mowing, weeding, planting and cleaning. GPC runs a similar scheme and will review membership of PET. Management of principal woodlands. Establish and manage Blists Hill pitmound Local Nature Reserve. Management of principal SGCT grasslands and hedges through Countryside Stewardship. Management and development of SGCT public landscape areas. Initiative to improve the preservation of the riverbanks and improve riverside management. Agree between partners an appropriate regime for environmental maintenance and cleansing including around major events. Habitat and species monitoring throughout SGCT landholding and programme of management. Identify riparian owners and establish responsibilities / liabilities. TWC/SC/ EA/NE/ SGCT/IGMT TWC/SC/ EA/NE/ SGCT/IGMT O O Continue to work on a multi-agency response to flooding from all sources in the WHS. Continue to implement measures to safeguard water safety within the WHS. 8.5 Natural Environment including the River Severn and its Banks AGENCIES TIMESCALE PROJECT DESCRIPTION 8.6 Flooding AGENCIES TIMESCALE PROJECT DESCRIPTION 75 The Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site Management Plan TWC All partners TWC TWC/SGCT SGCT IGMT TWC/SC/ IGMT TWC/IGMT TWC IGMT/TWC IBCT TWC/IGMT/ SGCT TWC/SC/ IGMT TWC/SC/ IGMT/SGCT MTC/GPC O O O S O O M O M O M O S O O WHS newsletter. Review of communication and engagement of the community in the World Heritage Site. Implement Parish and Town Council Plans. Environmental enhancement projects involving volunteers. STROWP, Green Gym and Laundau Skills Training all involved in these types of project. Annual Open Evening hosted by SGCT. Foster activities of Friends and Volunteers of IGMT. Develop a programme of business support initiatives. Produce an annual calendar of significant events and activities within the WHS. Explore the feasibility of reintroducing a regular market in Ironbridge. Foster links between local community and the Steering Group members and responsible organisations including the Museum and the Telford & Wrekin Council. Interpretation of the past coracle making industry in Ironbridge and engage community involvement. WHS awareness raising with local schools. STROWP also operates a schools walk programme. STROWP has made a bid to Reaching Communities called “into the Outdoors” which is aimed at getting people to use open spaces. Explore links with local authority Library and Information Service. Lifelong learning initiatives for schools and community use. Publication of Parish magazines (Madeley Matters and Gorge Gazette) which promote events etc. Both Councils also have websites that can be used to promote events. 8.7 Community Resilience AGENCIES TIMESCALE PROJECT DESCRIPTION 76